Prosperous Tang Blood Blade

It is precisely because of the facility of street lights that even when it is time to turn on the lights, the streets are still full of people coming and going.

If it was said that Qing Linli was only shocked by Chen Ying, but he was already intimidated when he saw Chen Jiabao.

The tall and majestic city gate tower is as high as the three-story building of the later generations, and it looks very magnificent in the Qinglin. It is said that the courtyard wall with a height of one foot and eight feet is not too high, but the key is that the wall of Chenjiabao is about One foot and six feet, nominally, the courtyard wall of this outer courtyard is actually a row of houses, but Chen Ying knows that this is no house at all. There are only doors and windows, and the inside is all compacted cooked soil. The cooked soil is still made of glutinous rice juice. After watering, it is steamed and hard as iron.

The width of three feet and three feet can be increased with the courtyard wall as long as Chen Ying needs it, and there is no need to consider whether the foundation can bear the load.

On the gate tower, it looked ordinary, but after Chen Ying saw it, he realized that there were actually six bed crossbows installed on it. The most amazing thing was that the six bed crossbows did not require tens or hundreds of people to string them. You only need to move the machine lightly, and the heavy objects hanging on the pulleys will fall down, and the bed crossbow will be wound up in an instant.

In other words, the stringing efficiency of the six bed crossbows in front of the Chenjiabao gate was more than ten times higher than that of ordinary bed crossbows, and they could be used as powerful crossbows.

Hou Mo Chen Xu said: "Our Hou Mo Chen family has suffered a lot, so your elder brother invited Yu Wenshu, the son of Yu Wenkai, the former Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry of the Sui Dynasty, to do it himself. The diagram of the mechanism has been sent to the mansion. Using the water of the Jieyu River as the kinetic energy, once the mechanism is activated, the whole house will be full of murderous intentions!"

Chen Ying covered his head, he felt that it was really incredible.The most important thing about this dock is that it has only been six months, and it has been basically completed. Entering the gate is Zhaobi.

On the entire screen wall, densely packed holes the size of copper arrows were exposed. Chen Ying knew without looking at the drawings that this extremely ordinary screen wall was actually equipped with a large number of crossbows. Within the range of thirty steps before Zhaobi is the place of death blocked by the crossbow.

Chen Ying went to the gate tower, stood on the gate tower, and looked back.Only then did I realize that the dock was much larger than I originally planned, and it was roughly estimated that it would occupy an area of ​​at least five hundred acres.Five hundred acres of land is actually not that big at first glance. The key is that cities in this era are actually not that big.

If Chen Ying’s Wubao is converted into square meters, it is about 33 square meters. Then there is a problem. The ancient city of Loulan is only 12 square meters. Chen Ying’s house is [-] times the size of the ancient city of Loulan, nearly three times.

Is this still a house?

This damn good city!

Chapter 4 What do couples want when they get a wife? (two more)

Chapter 4 What do couples want when they get a wife?

"Will this exceed the limit?" Chen Ying doesn't know much about ancient buildings, but he does know a little bit, what level enjoys what treatment, and now he enjoys a city, although the scale is far inferior to Li Yuan's palace, but it is It can't be considered small. The house of a general minister is amazing and covers an area of ​​[-] mu. This is considered a bit big.

Hou Mo and Chen Xu said with a smile: "Fifth brother is worrying too much, this house will never exceed the limit."

Chen Ying stood side by side with Hou Mo and Chen Xu on the gate tower, looking at the ruined Chenjiabao, Chen Ying was even more imaginative.In later generations, although Chen Ying had a six-figure annual salary, he never bought his own house. Now he not only has one, but also has a big house covering an area of ​​[-] mu. Chen Ying has to be moved. thousand.

Chen Ying pointed to the Wubao and said, "I'm afraid it will not be easy to ask Yu Wenshu to come out and perform the sword himself?"

"Fifth brother, what are you talking about!" Hou Mo Chen Xu laughed and said, "Fifth brother is getting married, brother, why don't I have a gift that I can afford, if I don't help with this little favor, what kind of brother is I?"

Although Chen Ying and Hou Mo and Chen Xu are cousins, Chen Ying is not the original Chen Ying after all, and he feels somewhat alienated from Hou Mo and Chen Xu.But looking at Hou Mo and Chen Xu's enthusiasm, Chen Ying's emotions couldn't help being infected, he took Hou Mo and Chen Xu's shoulders and said: "Brother, I will settle the account, how much did you spend here, I will ask Ma to give it to you. Don't refuse, or brother won't do it!"

Although Chen Ying didn't check the account books, the project was completed nearly a year ahead of schedule, and the scale was more than three times larger than the original plan. If Hou Mo and Chen's family didn't spend money on it, Chen Ying would definitely not believe it.

"Fifth brother, you're out of touch!" Hou Mo and Chen Xu were about to continue persuading.

Chen Yingdao: "I've said it all, brothers and sisters will settle accounts. When it comes to money, it's best to settle things. Of course, Xiao Qi, don't underestimate me. Fifth Brother, I'm not short of money now!"

Seeing Chen Ying's firm attitude, Hou Mo and Chen Xu had no choice but to sigh and said, "Fifth brother, you really don't think of me as a brother!"

Chen Ying didn't bother with this issue, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Xiao Qi, what are you busy with now?"

Speaking of this, Hou Mo Chen Xu's brows and eyes flickered with worry.

However, Hou Mo and Chen Xu didn't say what kind of official he is now, but it is conceivable that Li Shimin's situation is not good now. In the original history, he made great achievements in the Battle of Luoyang and Hulao Pass.But in this time and space, because of Chen Ying's appearance, Li Shimin not only failed to become famous in the world, but made his face ashamed.

Hou Mo and Chen Xu smiled bitterly and said: "At present, I am appointed as Honglu Shaoqing, who is also a guest order."

Honglu Temple is one of the six ministries, nine temples and five supervisors in the three provinces of the Tang Army. It is roughly equivalent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The key is that this official is not very big, even the Shaoqing of Honglu Temple who is a Jilu official is from the fourth rank, while Dian Keling is the fifth rank.

Although the official position is a bit low, Chen Ying knows that there is absolutely no unnecessary action in politics, making Hou Mo and Chen Xu a Dian Keling, in fact, the unpaid is not the meaning of making meritorious service to him.This shows that Datang's national strategy in the next step will focus on Dianke.Seeing the disappointment flashing past Hou Mo and Chen Xu's eyes, Chen Ying smiled and said, "Xiao Qi, are you disappointed?"

Hou Mo and Chen Xu said duplicity: "No, no!"

"Xiao Qi!" Chen Ying patted him on the shoulder and said, "I want to congratulate you, brother!"

If someone else said that, Hou Mo and Chen Xu would probably turn their backs at this moment, but facing Chen Ying, he said: "Congratulations to me? Giving me such a small official is like giving a wild dog a cold bone."

"That's not what you said!" Chen Ying persuaded: "The Battle of Hebei has ended. In a short period of time, Datang will not launch a war abroad. It's not that he doesn't want to fight, but he really can't afford it. The alliance has begun, and the target of the alliance will be mainly places outside the Central Plains, whether it is Monan, Lingnan, or the Western Regions, no matter which direction, this is the responsibility of Dianke Ling, now the opportunity It is right in front of your eyes, as long as you grasp it, the great merit will fly into your hands!"

Hou Mo and Chen Xu are not stupid either, no wonder Hou Mo and Chen Qian kept persuading him to be calm and calm. It turned out that Li Yuan had this kind of idea.

Just when Chen Ying was persuading Hou Mo and Chen Xu.

In Chang'an City, in Princess Pingyang's Mansion, Li Yuan's father and daughter are also working patiently.

There are many things that make Li Yuan happy, like the victory in Mingzhou, Hebei, Dou Jiande was isolated in Zezhou, unable to move, it is conceivable that Dou Jiande is unable to fly at this time, and Li Xiuning is also preparing a wedding dress and getting married.

Li Xiuning's marriage is a good thing, but it is Chen Ying who confuses Li Yuan the most.

Chen Ying's combat achievements are so great that he doesn't even know how to reward them.

In fact, this is not important, as a consort captain, if he is promoted to an honorary officer, the big deal is to give Chen Ying the Zhu Kingdom from the second-rank country.

If Chen Ying's reward is a headache, it is the resources controlled by Chen Ying.

After more than half a year of development and operation, Chen Ying's steel plant in Qinglinli produced more than three million catties in just over six months of production.

Since the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Sang Hongyang proposed to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty that salt and iron were state-owned, so in this general environment, both salt and iron belonged to the state.Then the problem comes, because of the strategic position of iron and salt, no emperor will let a courtier hold the most important weapon of the country.

However, Li Yuan is a person who cherishes feathers. Chen Yingli has made such a great contribution to usurp Chen Ying's property. If he gets it done like this, he will probably be criticized by the people all over the world.

Therefore, Li Yuan put his idea on Li Xiuning's head.

"San Niang, are you satisfied with the dowry Father prepared for you?" Li Yuan smiled and said to Li Xiuning: "Look, if there is anything missing or dissatisfied, Father will add more."

Li Xiuning had already seen the dowry list, and this sub-list was very rich, more than ten times more than when Princess Huainan got married.

For fur alone, there are [-] pieces of tiger skins, [-] pieces of black fox skins, [-] pieces of otter skins, [-] pieces of silver fox skins, [-] pieces of white wolf skins, [-] rolls of big black squirrel skins, and sable skins. Ten volumes.The value of any of these furs is more than a hundred guan, and the value of these furs alone is no less than [-] guan.

There are also 210 pieces of fine silk of various colors, 210 pieces of satin of various colors, 210 pieces of flower satin, [-] pieces of brocade with folded branches, two pieces of [-] pieces of Yunjin brocade, and two pieces of [-] pieces of Shu brocade.Two hundred and twelve pieces of silk yarn of various colors, two hundred and one pieces of cashmere, two hundred pieces of palace silk, two hundred pieces of palace satin, two hundred pieces of palace cotton, four hundred pieces of cloud satin, python satin, makeup satin, gold [-] purses of various colors including damask, organdy, soft smoke, pomegranate damask, etc.

In the Tang Dynasty, silk, satin and cloth were actually money, and an ordinary piece of Shu brocade cost more than 3000 yuan, and this batch of dowry was more than 2 guan.In addition to these furs and satins, there are also various jewelry, as many as more than 30 pieces.Of course, if Li Xiuning wears a set of jewelry every day, even within ten years, Li Xiuning will not wear the same kind of jewelry. These gold, silver and gemstone jewelry add up to at least [-] pieces.

Li Xiuning was naturally very satisfied with this, she smiled and said, "Father, you are so kind to San Niang!"

"As long as you are satisfied, as long as you are satisfied!" Li Yuan said with a smile: "Chen Concubine has a series of activities such as casting money, smelting iron, making cars, making farm tools, making armor, crossbows, weapons, salt, and rations. Workshops, these workshops are the lifeblood of the imperial court, it is impossible to be in the hands of Mrs. Chen alone, so Father still wants to..."

Before Li Yuan could finish speaking, Li Xiuning frowned and said, "Father, are you biased in saying this? The big clans, the big clans, any family or any household owns a complete industry, like iron smelting , Forge a weapon, who doesn't have it?"

Hearing this, Li Yuan was taken aback.

Li Xiuning wasn't talking nonsense, she was telling the truth.

As Li Xiuning said, the major families are actually metallurgical workshops, and they all have steel reserves of no less than one million catties. Once the need arises, these families and powerful families have a lot of weapons and equipment.

The key point is that the output of Chen Ying and other families is not at the same level at all. Chen Ying fumbled and fumbled for the second half of the year, and produced more than three million catties of steel.But what Chen Ying produces is not iron at all, but steel, and the quality is better than that of weaponry, and most importantly, Chen Ying's steel output is too scary.

Li Yuan's face turned cold: "The imperial court has the imperial court's laws, and Chen Ying must hand over his property!"